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November 2011 Officer of the Month: Officer Nathaniel McCraw & Officer Clayton Charleville

kmsuarez — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:25:25 +0000

October 2011 Officer of the Month: Officer Aaron Quarles

kmsuarez — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:23:52 +0000

On 10/10/11, Officer Quarles heard a gun shot in close proximity to him. He then observed 2 males fighting on a parking lot and immediately responded. Upon seeing the police vehicle, one of the suspects began to run from the scene. Officer Quarles followed the suspect at which time the suspect discarded what appeared to be a gun magazine and then a weapon. The suspect was subsequently taken into custody. Shortly thereafter a call was received for an attempt robbery. It was then learned the suspect taken into custody attempted to rob the victim as he walked into his place of employment. The victim fought back and was shot 2 times and struck in the head multiple times. The suspect was positively identified by the victim at the scene.

September 2011 Officer of the Month: Officer Jodie Eaton & Officer Christopher Pederson

kmsuarez — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:22:39 +0000

Officer Eaton & Pederson have performed above and beyond their duties throughout the entire month of September. While on a detail focusing on Prostitution and Solicitation these Officers have affected 11 arrests for the month. While being pulled in many directions and changing their hours at moments notice, they have never lost their focus with the task at hand. Along with the 11 arrests they completed 24 Field Interview Reports, which could potentially provide useful information to the Seventh District Detectives.

August 2011 Officer of the Month: Officer Daniel Chamblin & Officer Kristopher Clark

kmsuarez — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:11:48 +0000

Through aggresive Police work Officers Chamblin and Clark produced 6 VMCSL arrests including 3 cases that were Trafficking 2nd. Officer Chamblin also seized a sawed-off shotgun that resulted in a Unlawful Possession case wherein state warrants were issued and the case is being entertained but the United States Attorney’s office. Officer Chamblin and Clark also arrested a subject for Tampering 1st with warrants being issued. They have also arrested several subjects for Felony warrants including Probation Violations to Burglary 1st. Total charges for the month of August included 20 Felonies, 5 Misdemeanors and 20 City Charges.

July 2011 Officer of the Month: Officer Aaron Gaddis

kmsuarez — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:06:53 +0000

Officer Gaddis epitomizes integrity, dedication and teamwork. He consistently displays paramount efforts to approach his duties. Officer Gaddis mans a department vehicle that is often it not always subject to a high a volume of the radio assignments. Nonetheless; he utilizes proper discretion and manages to assist othe patrol officers on self initiated and dispatched assignments. He makes himself available by being efficient and properly patrolling his area and the district without waiver or complaint.

Chief’s Letter of Commendation

kmsuarez — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:32:05 +0000

On December 7th, 2010 the Department’s semi-annual Awards Ceremony will take place honoring five 7th District Police Officers. Congratulations to the following: Officer Michael Butler, Officer Thomas Carroll, Officer Lawrence Kreisman, Officer Jacob Stein and Officer John Stevens II.

National Night Out 2010

kmsuarez — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:59:32 +0000

Celebrate National Night Out 2010 on Tuesday, August 3rd.

BackStoppers Fundraiser; Honoring Officer David Haynes

amber — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:30:05 +0000

Location: Don Brown Chevrolet (2244 S. Kingshighway, St. Louis, MO)
Come and Thank the St. Louis Metropolitan Police 3rd District Officers personally for all they do! Donations will be accepted at Don Brown Chevrolet until 9:00 p.m. and a FREE flag will be offered in exchange for your donation.

Mail your donations to: ATTN: Pam 2244 S. Kingshighway, St. Louis, MO 63110

This is event is made possible by: Don Brown Chevrolet, Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, and Hanneke.

Congratulations! “Police Officer Michael Butler Day”

amber — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:58:15 +0000

During the Annual District 7 Officers Of The Year Luncheon, Thursday, February 25, 2010, Police Officer Micheal Butler was presented a Proclamation from United States Representative Wm. Lacy Clay recognizing him for his ability to serve District 7 of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and naming February 25, 2010 “Police Officer Michael Butler Day”in the First Congressional District of Missouri.

Congratulations to all our 2009 Officer of the Year–Officer Michael Butler and to all our 2009 Officers of the Month: Officer Oliver Ford, Officer Aaron Quarles, Officer Kathleen Suarez, Officer Bradford Ellis Jr., Officer Brooks Lindhorst, Officer Steven Ortbals, Officer Brian North-Murphy, Officer Joseph Busso, Officer Amon Figgs, Officer Michael Butler, Officer Dave Cornell, Officer Matthew Welle, Officer Andre Jackson, Officer Mitchell Simpher, Officer Aaron Gaddis, Officer Ryan Barone, and Officer Lawrence Kreisman.

School Videos–Officer of the Year Luncheon

amber — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:23:08 +0000

Area Schools were asked to make a video about how their school was “Doing The Right Thing”

Mason School of Academic and Cultural Literacy

Mrs. Sabrena Barnett’s 2nd & 3rd Grad Classes; Farragut Elementary School

St. Roch School

7th District Officer of the Year Luncheon

admin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:39:24 +0000

The Officer of the Year Luncheon recognizes the outstanding body of work of 7th district police officers. Just under 100 officers service over 40,000 residents and 600+ businesses. The commitment of these officers to this community has helped decrease crime by almost 13%. Including, crimes against persons is down 11% with 6 less homicides than last year. The 7th district has the largest reduction in crime of any area in St. Louis city.

Open to the public, the Officer of the Year showcases 7th district police officers nominated by their peers. Before civic leaders, citizens, friends and family these officers stand proud as their dedication is recognized.
The 2010 luncheon is February 25 at 11:30am. For more information on how you can attend contact Police Officer Kathy Suarez 314.444.0047 or kmsuarez@slmpd.org

2009 Officer of the Year: P.O. Michael Butler

amber — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 23:48:50 +0000

Police work is about being involved, it’s about being responsive, it’s about helping people…those words describe Police Officer Michael Butler who serves as the 7^th District Problem Property Officer.

The nomination was made by one of Officer Butler’s coworkers after noticing the proficiency Officer Butler displayed while dealing with problem properties is the 7^th District.

Officer Butler’s work ethic sets a shining example for the Officers of the 7^th District. During 2009, there were 972 nuisance summons issued citywide. Officer Butler issued 485 that’s 50% of the total….he leads the city in active cases, nuisance notices and hearings.

What numbers don’t tell you and can’t tell you is how big of a heart Officer Butler has, each year he works to provide students at Ford Elementary School with new bikes for academic achievements this year he was featured with Mike Bush from KSDK for the over 50 bikes he presented to the students….and at the holidays, Officer Butler donates his personal time and solicits food donations from local businesses to make sure over 100 families have a very special Christmas dinner.

Officer Butler is a veteran Officer with over 22 years of experience with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and sets a positive example for all Officers.

January 2010 Officers of the Month: P.O. Matthew Frichtl & P.O. Ryan Murphy

kmsuarez — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:00:01 +0000

On January 11, 2010, a female victim was walking on Dr. Martin Luther King at Blackstone to the 5300 block of Minerva when she accepted a ride from a unknown male occupying a grey or “blue-ish” vehicle. The male subsequently sodomized, raped and robbed her at knifepoint inside his vehicle which he had parked in the alley near Union and Wells. Officers Frichtl and Murphy initiated the investigation and obtained valuable suspect and vehicle descriptors before relinquishing the investigation to the Sex Crimes Division.

The next evening, January 12, 2010 the Officers spoke to several people walking on Dr. Martin Luther King between Kingshighway and Blackstone and theorized that the suspect may be operating in that geographic region. The Officers focused their attention mainly in that area when not busy handling radio assignments. Their prudence paid off when they observed a vehicle being occupied by an unknown male with similar plates as described by the victim. The Officers stopped the vehicle after it was discovered the plates to have been stolen and observed the male occupant to be in possession of a knife and cell phone, which was later determined to have been stolen from the victim the previous evening. Sex Crimes Division was notified and resumed the investigaiton.

Child Safety Day

admin — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Due to the generous support of business such as Pam’s Hotdogs, Fitz’s Root Beer, Hackett Security, Big Shark Bicycle all food, beverages and merchandise is FREE.
For more information contact Police Officer Kathy Suarez 314.444.0047 or kmsuarez@slmpd.org

An annual event held on the partking lot of The Pageant in October. Parents and children learn in a fun environment how to stay safe and avoid issues with Stranger/Danger, Cyber Bullies, Internet Predators, etc. Due to the generous support of business such as Pam’s Hotdogs, Fitz’s Root Beer, Hackett Security, Big Shark Bicycle all food, beverages and merchandise is FREE. For more information contact Police Officer Kathy Suarez 314.444.0047 or kmsuarez@slmpd.org

The Norvelle Brown Scholarship Fund

admin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:00:41 +0000

Police Officer Norvelle Brown served in the 7th district after graduating the Police Academy in 2006. Officer Brown grew up in the neighborhood he served and was committed to making a positive difference in the lives of the children who lived there. On August 15, 2007, Officer Brown was shot and killed in the line of duty.

Officer Brown’s mother along with district residents and police officers established the Norvelle Brown Scholarship Fund. Honoring Officer Brown’s philosophy, the fund helps high school students in the district work towards their college education goals.

Scholarship funds are raising via donations and the assistance of Papa John’s Pizza. To find out how you can help a student living in the 7th district contact Police Officer Kathy Suarez 314.444.0047 or kmsuarez@slmpd.org